Steve Alker ahead of the NZ Open at Millbrook Resort, Queenstown. Photo / PhotosportKiwi Steven Alker is feeling “some good vibes” as he tries to capture a title he craves but has so far proved to be elusive – the…
He carded four birdies and a bogey across the opening five holes before going even par across the next six.Then came the piece de resistance: a third eagle in as many rounds, this time the 308m 12th, as part of…
His talent was so good that he lined up in the Australian Open – which has a top prize of $320,000 – aged just 17.Not long afterwards, Peake swapped chasing his golfing dream for life in the outlawed Rebels motorcycle…
He missed a birdie putt in front of the 19th hole VIP hospitality to seal the mark on his own.Koh’s resolve was as hard as the schist surrounding him throughout, trumping the earlier foray of Australian James Marchesani who carded…
Benefits would see the budgeted revenue boosted by more paying amateurs. There are currently 156, about half of whom are paid for by sponsors and half who contribute $20,000 + GST for places in the pro-am. Participants might also enjoy…
The previous local champion before Hendry was Mahal Pearce in 2003.Hendry says the best thing about what he considered an ordinary round was the score.“Everything else was pretty crap, to be honest. It’s always tough starting up on the hill…
New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier and Nick Voke talk to media during the 104th New Zealand Golf Open. Photo / PhotosportA breakthrough victory at Webex Players Series Sydney on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia on Sunday for Nick Voke set…
Danny Lee will play the NZ Open later this month. Photo / Getty ImagesLIV Golf winner Danny Lee is to return to the NZ Open, the first time as a pro, teeing up in Queenstown next week.Lee now plies his…
Michael Pena (right), with fellow Ant-Man stars Corey Stoll (left) and Paul Rudd. Photo / Getty ImagesAcclaimed actor Michael Peña will be a guest of the New Zealand Open and play in the pro-am event at this year’s tournament.The New…
2024 NZ Open winner Takahiro Hataji. Photo / PhotosportThe New Zealand Open will join the Open Qualifying Series offering one entry into the 2025 Open Championship to the winner (or leading non-exempt player) of the 104th New Zealand Open later…